2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Eos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Eos would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1203 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Eos.
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2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2010 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | Eos |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4423 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1444 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |